ADVERB

nieder/ˈniːdɐ/down; low

nieder is a German adverb that means down or low. It is pronounced /ˈniːdɐ/.

Definitions

1.down, to a lower position or level(direction, position)

a.expressing movement to a lower place or state

Der Vogel fliegt nieder auf das Feld.The bird flies down onto the field.

b.(in compounds) as a prefix meaning 'downward' or 'low'

Die Feuerwehr wusste, wie man das Feuer niederkämpft.The fire department knew how to fight down the fire.

Frequently asked questions

What does "nieder" mean in English?
"nieder" means down or low. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "nieder"?
"nieder" is pronounced /ˈniːdɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "nieder"?
"nieder" is a adverb in German.

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